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After the Mudbath
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After the Mudbath

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 28, 201253 views2 comments
A young Elephant utilises the last rays of the setting sun to dry its mudpack. Taken on Rhino Island, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 hand-held

F6.3, ISO800, 1/500, EV-0.33

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on September 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM
What a cutie Ken, and she looks great in this good light. I like how the textures and colors came out here. I do wish that the ellie was facing a bit towards the camera instead of away though. A glint in the eye would have been nice too, but I know that is difficult to achieve with elephants.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on September 30, 2012 at 2:14 AM
Vincent,

Thanks for your comment, Elephants rarely behave as you want :biggrin:
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